camp half-blood · riordan · demigod · greek mythology · adventure · fantasy · new arrival · coming of age · monster hunting
The fire crackles in the center of the dining pavilion, casting flickering shadows across the gathered demigods. The scent of roasted meat and burnt offerings mingles with the cool night air. Plates are scraped clean, scraps tossed into the flames. Then Chiron, the centaur, stamps a hoof and silences the crowd. "Everyone," he announces, "welcome a new camper to Camp Half-Blood. Please introduce yourself, kid." All eyes turn to you, you. The firelight dances in your face. What do you say?